| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 1011 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates) : illustrations (some color) |
| Series |
Serious skills |
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Serious skills.
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| Contents |
Working in Maya -- Virtual filmmaking with Maya cameras -- NURBS modeling in Maya -- Polygon modeling -- Animation techniques -- Animating with deformers -- Rigging and muscle systems -- Paint effects and toon shading -- Lighting with mental ray -- Mental ray shading techniques -- Texure mapping -- Rendering for compositing -- Introducing nParticles -- Dynamic effects -- Fur, hair, and clothing -- Maya fluids -- MEL scripting -- The bottom line |
| Summary |
"A beautifully-packaged, advanced reference on the very latest version of Maya. If you already know the basics of Maya, the latest version of this authoritative book takes you to the next level. From modeling, texturing, animation, and visual effects to high-level techniques for film, television, games, and more, this book provides professional-level Maya instruction. With pages of scenarios and examples from some of the leading professionals in the industry, this book will help you master the entire CG production pipeline. Provides professional-level instruction on Maya, the industry-leading 3D animation and effects software Covers the very latest Maya tools and features, including Dynamics, Maya Muscle, Stereo Cameras, rendering with mental ray, and more Offers complete coverage of advanced topics such as cloth, fur, and fluids Showcases the techniques of professionals through numerous examples and real-world scenarios, showing you how to set up and manage 3D animation and visual effects pipelines Includes a CD with all support files from the book, along with movies to illustrate concepts If you're looking for an in-depth, professional Maya resource to turn to again and again, Mastering Maya is the book you need"-- Provided by publisher |
| Notes |
Includes index |
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English |
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Print version record |
| SUBJECT |
Maya (Computer file) http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/no00023998
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Maya (Computer file) blmlsh |
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Maya (Computer file) fast (OCoLC)fst01392146 |
| Subject |
Computer animation.
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Computer graphics.
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Computer Graphics
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computer animation.
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computer graphics.
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COMPUTERS -- Digital Media -- Video & Animation.
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Computer animation.
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Computer graphics.
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Computer animation.
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Computer graphics.
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9780470925744 |
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0470925744 |
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0470639350 |
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9780470639351 |
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9786612756429 |
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661275642X |
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0470925760 |
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9780470925768 |
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1282756427 |
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9781282756427 |
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